How to Interact with Children
Communicate through touch or cuddling., Keep an eye on your tone and body language., Try talking, even if the toddler...
Parenting tips, childcare advice, and guides for building a happy family life.
Communicate through touch or cuddling., Keep an eye on your tone and body language., Try talking, even if the toddler...
Let them explore materials., Have a craft table., Show them how you draw., Set up finger paints., Use bath crayons...
Start early., Read aloud., Play games that build concentration skills., Minimize screen time., Set up a homework...
Identify possible reasons for your toddler's early wake time., Understand a baby or infant's sleep cycle., Use a later...
Find a notched hanger., Grab some fishing line or some yarn., Wash out two plastic yogurt cups., Set the items on a...
Newborns don't need to be out much the first month, as they are exposed to a lot of germs., Babies 3 months and older...
Make sure your expectations are age appropriate., Explain to your child what is off-limits., Give your child some...
Monitor the use of electronic devices., Learn about social media., Join their social networks.
Remain calm., Respond quickly and simply., Acknowledge your child’s feelings., Back up your words with actions.
Give your child affection as a reward., Spend extra, quality time with your child., Reward your child with a special...
Notice the accumulation of material things., Watch for resistance when asked to throw away objects., Check for an...
Teach self-monitoring., Show them how to count to calm., Practice deep breathing., Teach redirection., Talk about...
Be an active netizen (internet citizen)., Read articles about internet use and safety., Use interactive resources...
Set a password for the computer that only you know., Set parental controls on the computer., Allow computer time only...
Draft a set of rules., Attach immediate consequences to each rule., Give them things to do., Have a schedule., Consider...
Explain natural consequences., Encourage action and consequence role play., Let natural consequences take their...
Consider normal child development., Learn what causes your child to hit., Remember that being angry is okay.
Employ logical consequences if a child is three years or older., Identify the behavior that requires correction., Offer...
They try to control you., They don’t share., They ignore people., They won’t play alone., You have to bribe them...
Consider your child’s age., Be aware that boys tend to be more aggressive than girls, though girls are also very...
Identify the child’s need., Consider the child’s age and development., Talk to your local children’s librarian., Look...
Instruct the child to stop., Alter the unwanted behavior., Redirect the toddler’s attention to another activity...
Set forth clear expectations and consequences., Let your child learn from their mistakes., Use timeouts if necessary...
Take some deep breaths., Walk away if you need a timeout., Count to yourself to calm down., Displace your anger., Avoid...
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